BEDFORD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Bedford Elementary School is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Bedford Comm School District school district, located in Bedford, IA with about 241 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 5th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 17 teachers, Bedford Elementary School has a student/teacher ratio of about 14:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

Bedford Elementary School, located at 906 Pennsylvania St in Bedford, Iowa, serves as a foundational educational institution for the local community. As part of the Bedford Community School District, the school is dedicated to fostering an environment that supports the academic, social, and emotional development of its elementary-age students. The facility functions as a central hub for early education in the region, focusing on building a strong curricular base in core subjects while promoting community values.

The school is characterized by its small-town setting, which allows for a close-knit educational experience and personalized attention between students and staff. By prioritizing a supportive atmosphere, Bedford Elementary aims to prepare its pupils for the transition to middle school and beyond, emphasizing the importance of lifelong learning and active participation within the Bedford community.

For more information, contact Bedford Elementary School at (712) 523-2116 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

906 Pennsylvania St
Bedford, IA 50833
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BEDFORD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Bedford, IA with about 241 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Iowa

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
Total Students:
241
Teachers:
17.09
NSLP Status:1
Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I schoolwide eligible-Title I targeted assistance program
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
Pre-Kindergarten
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade
3rd Grade
4th Grade
5th Grade

* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.

1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch

2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.

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School Demographics for 241 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending BEDFORD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 96% of the student body.

White
95.9%
Two or more races
2.1%
Hispanic/Latino
1.2%
Black or African American
0.8%

Female
43.6%
Male
56.4%

Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.